October 01, 2026
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, China, have created a material that functions like a sponge and is capable of recovering uranium from seawater. Uranium is used in the production of nuclear energy, making it a vital element. The extraction of uranium from seawater is expensive and poses several difficulties, making it a less viable option in comparison with mining. However, according to the researchers, the new material, called PhosCage, can capture larger quantities of uranium and more easily separate it from other substances in seawater. Further studies will be conducted on the technology to determine its scalability and its potential to fulfil future energy requirements.
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